http://www.cucumbersome.com DIY Crafts, Tutorials and More. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:47:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Looking for a reason to buy some (more) Japanese masking tape? Yeah, me too. I covered these tiny binder clips with some of the tape and they are pretty adorable. Almost makes me want to get organized. Almost. Maybe these would help, too: These clothes pins made by Whitney of Whisker ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/japanese-masking-tape-eva/ My ideas are often a little too grandiose for my skill set. Seriously. I have these projects stuck in my head, and no clue how to follow through. Instead of taking the time to learn, I tend to run ahead to the next project, leaving behind a messy path of ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/a-two-part-plan/ These gorgeous necklaces by Lauren Manoogian taunt me. Yes, they are made out of paperclips and tape (maybe even this tape?). But there is a huge chance that a DIY attempt will end up looking like a kindergarten project. Those colors are so perfect. Moving on. These items by Marion ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/humble-materials-flawless-execution/ These illustrations by Maaret of Visual Notes make me so happy. They're inspired by a song called "Promises Like Piecrust". Aren't they charming? http://www.cucumbersome.com/promises-like-piecrust/ Loving SSWTR's take on iconic handbags - each one is stripped down to the essence of the original in shape and hardware, and sewn in plain muslin or twill. From the site: "Through this process, the hi- fashion designer bag becomes a lo-fi object sketch and consequently an alternate icon ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/slow-and-steady-wins-the-race/ 1.Chalkboard drawers, LivingEtc, via Perfectbound; 2/3. Two cheap runners = One great rug, by Elsie Marley, via Perfectbound; 4. Sheet metal table, by Design Mom 5. Linen tin cover, by Elsie Marley, via Each Penny Pretty; 6. Paper-covered magnetic board, Martha Stewart, via Creature Comforts; 7. Numbered Glasses, Martha Stewart; 8. ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/eleven-inspiring-ideas-for-your-home/ Ruffle headband tutorial Quick braided headband Knotted headband tutorial All these beautiful headbands were created by Rachel of Heart of Light. The top one looks like something you would pay $40 for at Anthro or J Crew. I love it. via For Me, For You Just want to say that I have posted a ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/diy-headbands-by-heart-of-light/ Left: Urban Outfitters. Right: Mine. Eerie. I just posted my pillow last week, and UO just listed their version. I guess I wasn't the only one who thought that Arren's idea was worth replicating. The collective consciousness at work? http://www.cucumbersome.com/toile-two-ways/ I was flipping through Readymade's book How to Make (Almost) Everything and came across the project pictured above. I love that it uses recycled material, but looks really modern. The instructions can be found here but if you don't have the book, I highly recommend buying it. This is another ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/light-it-yourself/ Toile. I think it's one of my favorite words. Twahhl. The fabric can be rather matronly, though. A few months ago, I saw a toile pillow in an article on the Canadian House & Home website featuring Canadian bloggers (article has since been removed). It was in a really great ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/toile-de-jouy/